15 Easy Updates for Kids' Rooms

Give your little ones a personalized place to call their own. From uber-organized nurseries to stylish teen hangouts, designers and HGTV viewers share their best ideas for creating a one-of-a-kind kid space.

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Choose Timeless Pieces

Instead of mass-produced, ready-to-assemble kids' furniture, designer Sarah Richardson opts for thrifted antiques paired with vintage fabrics. Heirlooms that will stand the test of time, these pieces will transition easily from little girl to tween to teen.

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Add Handmade Touches

RMSer MayganM turned a few squares of inexpensive felt into an adorable owl mobile for her little one's nest. By making it herself, she created a sweet keepsake that perfectly matches the nursery's colors.

Let Kids Express Their Style

A child's room will truly feel like their own space if you allow her to weigh in on the design choices. True, she won't be into turquoise and tone-on-tone stripes forever, but this colorful teen lair is pitch-perfect for a style-savvy teen. Design by Judith Balis.

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Create High Impact/Low Cost Artwork

Like icing on the cake, artwork adds the finishing touch. For less than $20, RMSer KristianArt created an eye-catching focal point above her daughter's bed by painting a large board in colors pulled from the bedding.

Plan for Play

Add a Workspace

Homework isn't such a chore when there's an organized and dedicated area set aside for it. Designer Sarah Richardson put this tight space between two closets to work with a custom-made desk and floating shelves.

Make a Nursery Multifunctional

Add Artistic Elements

RMSer BrunetteMommy added a sweet detail to her nursery without lifting a paintbrush. The tree with tiny pink birds is actually a handmade wall decal from Etsy.com. Affordable and easy to apply, the decal can be removed when the nursery later transitions to a big girl room.

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Celebrate Their Passions

RMSer lizardshop got creative to give her son the beach-themed room he craved. Using an old-fashioned projector, she traced the surfer and wave design onto the wall then filled it in with latex paint. Custom-made to coordinate with the bedding, mini surfboards are the perfect accent.

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It's All in the Details

Soft shades of pink create a restful backdrop while a golden bed crown and diminutive chandelier add fun, dramatic accents to this 3-year-old's princess room. RMSer ajerde chose furnishings, like the daybed, that tastefully fit the room's princess theme but will grow with her child.

Prep for Quick Changes

Designer Sarah Richardson turns a corner of this nursery into a cute and functional changing area with multiple wooden bins to hold diapers and toiletries. Stainless coat hooks provide a handy place for baby's next outfit.